This is a zine dedicated to black metal written by a follower of the left hand path, This zine has been around in a different format for a while and I have decided to make an edition for www.blogger.com, for more information email occultblackmetalzine@yahoo.com, new albums as well as classic albums will be reviewed on here as long as their good quality black metal,

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Fell Ruin are a band from Michigan that plays a mixture of raw black metal, death, doom and sludge and this is a review of their self released 2015 album "Devices".

A very fast and raw black metal sound starts off the album along with some grim screams and the music also brings in a great mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts and after awhile elements of sludge and doom metal are added into the bands musical style and all of the instruments have a very powerful sound to them.

At times you can hear a bit of the post black metal sound in the bands musical style while there music is too dark for that genre and they also add clean playing in certain sections of the recording and most of the tracks are very long and epic in length and as the album progresses a small amount of acoustic guitars can be heard briefly before the band makes a return back to a heavier direction.

Fell Ruin takes a very raw style of black metal and adds in a heavy influence from sludge and doom metal to create a sound of their own, the production sounds very dark and raw while the lyrics cover dark themes.

In my opinion Fell Ruin are a very great sounding mixture of black, doom and sludge metal and if you are a fan of those musical genres, you should check out this band. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "

Friday, February 27, 2015

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
Æterna: We decided to establish this project around September 2014, and we immediately started gathering riffs and ideas for our first work.
Veirg: As said by Æterna we decided to start a new band, for me it was and is a great challenge in terms of composition, for the first time I can experiment without any limits.

2. In February you had released an ep, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording?
Æterna: Although we don’t have any particular interest in labelling what we do, I think there’s a bit of every musical influence of ours to be heard, most prominently Black Metal and Doom, but these are very general coordinates. There are obviously distorted guitars, generally slow tempos, atmospheric synths and a mix of harsh and clean female vocals.
Veirg: Personally I believe Xvarhnah doesn't has a genre , I'm glad about the result and I would love to continue this project, I am very curious about the evolution of music and the endless possibilities of experimentation. I think that there’s a curious mix of different influences between me and Æterna, I think it sounds really good. I'm personally very attached to DSBM, I have never experienced so much and I have never felt so free musically.

3.You have some lyrics that deal with Spirituality and mysticism, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in these topics?
Æterna: The relationship with my spiritual side is essential to me, and I’ve always been interested in exploring it through Music. Specifically to Xvarhnah, the lyrics on the Ep describe a process of spiritual elevation and personal evolution from a human, subjective, emotional perspective, using the concepts of nobility and battle as metaphors.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Xvarhnah'?
Æterna: A former band mate of mine once asked me to come up with a suitable name for him to use, and I picked Khvarenah. It’s a word I was always fond of and it comes from the Avestan language and from Zoroastrism. It means divine glory, understood as a transcendental, mystical force, and it’s an attribute of the most noble kings. Back when it was time to choose a moniker for this project, I thought this could be a perfect band
name, but since I didn’t want to use the very same word I opted for an alternate spelling, which means the same thing.

5. Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you planning on expanding the line up in the future or do you chose to remain a duo?
Æterna: The whole thing will pretty much always be me and Veirg, with possible session people for the instruments we’re not able to play ourselves, such as drums.

6.The cd is only released with 66 copies, are there any plans for repressing in the future or are you going to stick with the digital format?
Æterna: I personally don’t think there will be a second print, but it all comes down to possible interest of labels.
Veirg: Anything is possible, but as mentioned by Æterna all depends on the labels.

7.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black and doom metal?
Æterna: It’s too soon to say, but people seem to like it so far.
Veirg: I think that the first listen sounds very strange to people, but I have had positive feedback about it.

8.What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that the band members are a part off?
Æterna: Beside Xvarhnah, I am involved in another band called Nahabat, and we’re currently recording new music. In the meantime, I’m having the pleasure to perform some guest appearances on a couple of good bands’ works.
Veirg: I have other bands active, Suicide Emotions and Astray, the new work of S.E. is in the mixing stage and I'm very satisfied with the result. While the album of Astray was released by Self Mutilation Services on February 25.

9.When can we expect a full length album and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
Æterna: The future of Xvarhnah is nearly unpredictable at this point, we might start working on a full-length tomorrow and having it recorded in a week, or never. Same thing style-wise; I’m an advocate for creative freedom and I could never see myself sticking to any specific genre with any of my projects.
Veirg: I think yes, but for the genre I don’t know, it’s a very experimental project.

10.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Æterna: I will virtually listen to just about anything as long as it’s something I find emotionally relatable. I’m totally a musical omnivore. Extreme metal is but a small percentage of my taste in Music, which also includes electronic stuff, grunge, punk, classical, opera, ambient, progressive rock, pop, you name it. All of this influences me when it comes to writing a song. Lately I’ve been listening to Blut aus Nord, Chelsea Wolfe, Comando Praetorio, Franco Califano and Italian Renaissance composer Claudio Monteverdi, and this pretty much says it all.
Veirg: I listen generally Black Metal with its sub genres, especially DSBM, as mentioned before I’m very attached to it, I think there are also a lot of influences by Blut aus Nord.

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and release of the new up?

At the moment we are composing material and rehearsing for our second full length and some upcoming gigs.

2.In April you have a 2 song ep coming out, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording and also how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

The new EP was recorded professionally with a full 5-piece line up while the previous catalog was more or less home produced and usually max three members performing. Our updated sound is rooted very heavily on traditional heavy and death metal, having some hints of black metal here and there and this time we added also way more keyboards than before.

3.Your lyrics cover some Occult topics,can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in Occultism?

When I was a kid and youngster I experienced some bizarre hauntings which led me to study more about otherwordly topics. I'm lucky that I kept my eyes open and never killed my inner child as the world is so much more than what one who spends his life in a rat race can ever expect.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Funerary Bell'?

As our themes and imagery deal more or less with death and decay, the name is perfect. Since my childhood I've always been into the calm mood of the churchyards.

5.What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?

If I have to choose one word that describes our show perfectly it would be energetic. In my opinion our best show this far was the band's debut gig in Ilokivi in spring 2013, a club in our home town.

6.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?

We will play at Saturnal Fest in Jyväskylä with some other Finnish bands in 24th of April. Maybe some little European touring will follow in autumn but those plans will be revealed later.

7.The new ep is coming out on Saturnal Records,can you tell us a little bit more about this label?

It's a fresh Finnish label with very professional attitude, formed by some of our mates. Perfect for our band.

8.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal?

Very good. Most of our dedicated fans come from Southern Europe.

9.What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of?

Besides Funerary Bell (and some related bands) I'm currently working with a new punk / new wave project involving also other Finnish metal musicians. I'm not too sure what our other members are doing with their bands so I'm speaking only on my behalf.

10.When can we expect to see another full length album and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

The new full length will be released in 2016 through Saturnal Records. The album will continue the direction we set with Graveyard Séance EP.

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

I have always been into metal / rock / punk etc. Nowadays I'm mostly spinning stuff like Iggy and The Stooges, Lords Of The New Church, Paul Chain, Fields Of The Nephilim, Acheron, Rotting Christ, Master's Hammer to name a few.

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Thursday, February 26, 2015

L.A.C.K are a solo project from Italy that plays a depressive form of post black metal and this is a review of his 2015 demo "Where Everything's Gone".

Clean playing starts off the ep which is also done in more of a post metal direction and after the intro spoken word parts are added onto the recording and a minute later the clean playing from the intro also returns along with some clean singing female vocals being added onto the recording and a couple of minutes later electric guitars are added into the music.

Once the music gets heavy it goes for a very slow and raw style of black metal that also utilizes high pitched depressive screams and the music also brings in a great mixture of both clean and heavy parts along with most of the songs being very long and epic in length and as the ep progresses melodic guitar leads along with synths can be heard in certain sections of the recording and the last track is a cover of Nocturnal Depression's "Host".

L.A.C.K plays a very slow, dark and depressive style of depressive black metal that also has a good mixture of rawness and melody, the production sounds very dark and raw while the lyrics cover dark and depressive themes.

In my opinion L.A.C.K are a very great sounding depressive, post black metal solo project and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this demo. RECOMMENDED TRACK "Wanderings Into Infinity". 8 out of 10.

This is a review of a split cassette between Tennessee's Twilight Fauna and Kentucky's Old Thunder called "Bloodlines" which was released by Into The Night Records and we will start off the review with Twilight Fauna a solo project that has been featured before in this zine and plays an atmospheric form of black metal.

Nature sounds start off his side of the split along with some acoustic guitars and clean singing vocals that give the music an Americana feeling and after awhile flutes are added into the song and they also bring in more elements of folk music and on the following track which is also 13 minutes in length the music adds in electric guitars which also take the song into a heavier direction along with some grim black metal screams that kick in after awhile, the acoustic guitars from the first track are also used briefly on the second song while the heavier parts stick to a slower style of black metal, the production sounds very dark and raw while the lyrics cover nature, human spirits and old gods themes.

In my opinion this is another great sounding recording and if you are a fan of atmospheric black metal with a touch of folk music, you should check out his side of the split. RECOMMENDED TRACK "A Revelation (Conceding The Scars)".

Next up is Old Thunder a solo project that plays an atmospheric mixture of doom and sludge metal.

A very distorted yet melodic sound which also gives the music a post metal feeling starts off his side of the split along with some clean playing and after a minute heavy doom metal guitars and grim sludge style screams which also have a touch of black metal to them are added onto the recording while the melodies also stick around in both the leads and riffs and all of the musical instruments have a very powerful sound to them and the songs also bring in a great mixture of both clean and heavy parts, both of the tracks are very long and epic in length and the production sounds very dark and raw while the lyrics cover suffering, Appalachian Life, Faith and Literature themes.

In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Old Thunder and if you are a fan of atmospheric sludge and doom metal, you should check out his side of the recording. RECOMMENDED TRACK "Burnt Bone Garland".

In conclusion I feel this is a very great sounding split and I would recommend it to all fans of the more atmospheric sides of black, doom and sludge metal. 8 out of 10.

Xharhnah are a band from Italy that plays a very depressive and atmospheric mixture of black and doom metal and this is a review of their 2015 ep "Crown" which was released by Depressive Illusions.

A very dark, atmospheric and epic sounding synth starts off the ep which also uses a variety of many different sounding keys and a few seconds later melodic doom metal guitar leads and high pitched depressive screams make their present on the recording along with some operatic female vocals being added a few seconds later.

You can hear a lot of elements of dark metal in the bands musical style and the music also brings in a great mixture of both clean and heavy parts along with all of the musical instruments having a very powerful sound to them and all of the tracks are very long and epic in length and stick to mostly a slow or mid paced musical direction.

Kharhnah takes a very atmospheric, melodic and depressive style of black metal and mixes it with dark and doom metal to create a sound of their own along with a great amount of ambient elements, the production sounds very dark and raw while the lyrics cover Spirituality, Feelings and Mysticism.

In my opinion Xharhnah are a very great sounding atmospheric mixture of black and doom metal and if you are a fan of those musical genres, you should check out this band. RECOMMENDED TRACK "Crown". 8 out of 10.

Pojhast are an international band with members from Canada, Finland and Estonia that plays a Nordic style of viking/black metal and this is a review of their 2014 album "Matused" which was released by Stormspell Records.

A very distorted guitar lead and tribal style drums start off the album before adding in more heavy and melodic parts along with a great amount of clean singing viking metal vocals and the music has a lot of Viking era Bathory influences in it and most of the music sticks to mostly a slow or mid paced musical direction.

Unlike with the previous album which focused more on a Norwegian influenced style of frostbitten black metal the music goes for more of a pure pagan/viking metal direction along this recording and you can also hear a touch of doom metal in the bands musical style and the solos and leads the band uses stick to a very melodic musical direction and a couple of the later songs also bring in a brief use of acoustic guitars and spoken word parts while the last track is long and epic in length

Pohjast move away from the black metal sound of the previous material and creates a pure and melodic style of viking metal on this recording while also bringing in a heavier approach to the genre, the production sounds very professional while the lyrics cover Nordic Paganism, darkness and nature themes.

In my opinion Pohjast are a very great sounding viking metal band and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Rune Of Dissolution" and "In The Shadow of The Glass Cross". 8 out of 10.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about your bands and musical projects?
I’m active in the metal underground since 2001 I think. I had some projects back then and the only one which is still alive is Blasphemous Noise Torment. Luckily I’ve found two musicians that fit perfectly in the attitude and sound required by this band. Beside that, with another friend I started Doomhammer back in 2010 I guess with the aim to create raw and old school music. Since I’m an iper-active person I’ve 2 solo projects now, Patriarch (raw punkish black metal) and Caostruppen (war metal caos). These days I started rehearsing with a friend for a lo-fi black metal band. Also I have the Clan of Exclusion - war command distribution label.

2.Currently you have 2 full tine bands and 2 solo projects, how would you say all of these bands differ from each other?
Well Blasphemous Noise Torment is my main band. It’s the older project I got and everything we do with that is focused on developing some kind of personal way of playing bestial black death metal inspired by bands such as Bestial Warlust, Blasphemy, Diocletian, Revenge and so on. It requires some kind of skills and exercise musically and lirycally wise.
Doomhammer is a free-time band. We do what we like in a simple and direct way. So here we put thrash, black and punk influences and we go. Simple songs for total impact.
Beside these two bands, Patriarch is a more personal and black oriented band. Inspired by Burzum, Darkthrone, Akitsa, Ash Pool, Bone Awl and White Medal is focused in the creation of raw lo-fi music with a touch of cold melody. Finally Caostruppen is my bestial project devoted to Conqueror, Revenge, Naked Whipper worship. Nothing original, just chaotic music and pure brutality. Soon will be out new demos and first album.

3.With Doomhammer, the music seems to revolve more around old school metal and punk as well as alcohol, do you consider this band more as something fun compared to the other bands where the music and lyrics seem to be a lot more serious?
Yes for sure. Doomhammer is purely fun and manily focused on live impact. So we don’t care about lyrics content or musical precision. It is just about turning on the amplifier and play.

4.Also with Doomhammer you have done a few G.G Allin covers, what was the decision behind during your own version of these tracks?
I’ve heard my first G.G. Allin song in Volkermord (UK) split cd. I liked that kind of raw and brutal punk-crust and that kind of nihilist attitude fits perfectly with Doomhammer. Also we always liked to drink beers and whisky and doing some crazy things so it was quite natural for us to cover such songs. I must add also that these are really easy to play songs, so we hadn’t to rehearse them too much ahahah.

5.Is the name ‘Doomhammer’, a tribute to Hellhammer’?
Yes of course. The band started in a small and dark garage, it felt like an old crypt. So we begun with the intent to pay tribute to the old school of metal music. Personally I am a big fan of Hellhammer and similar bands. I often use the “uh!” battle cry as a tribute to Tom G. Warrior in Doomhammer songs.

6.With ‘Doomhammer’, all of the demo’s where released on a compilation by Old Cemetery Records, where you satisfied with the support they put into the compilation?
Old Cemetery rec. did a great job with the cd, we like it. I must admit it would’ve deserved a better recording quality, but anyway we are committed to rehearsal quality so it is the way it should be in any case. Soon will be out the new demo through Legion Blotan and later another split. We are slowly thinking about an album.

7.With ‘Blasphemous Noise Torment’, the band was originally called ‘Kaos’, what was the decision behind the name change and also the meaning and inspiration behind the name ‘Blasphemous Noise Torment’?
Kaos was more an experiment than a real band. It was just somekind of chaotic noise black by me only. I changed name into something that would sound as a tribute to those bands that inspired my at that moment: Blasphemy, Beherit, Von. First demos were just improvised crap in the end sounding more like Bestial Mockery without song structure.

8.Also with ‘Blasphemous Noise Torment’, one of the topics you cover lyrically is Ariosophy, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in this topic?
I am graduated in Philosophy, I am a great reader of authors like Nietzsche, Heidegger, Spengler and so on. Also I always admired Pete Helmkamp’s way of writing lyrics so I try to do something in that vein.
I want to evoke the inner power hidden in the blood and memory of people of indo-european heritage. That mean that I used mainly references to the myth, symbols and history that european men can comprehend even if they know nothing about it. There’s something deeper than pure theorical study and music can evoke that side of man to push him overcoming moral and daily limits.
That kind of musical conception is in the end similar to that Wagner has back in the day and it can work, with different words and symbols, for non-european peoples. Tradition and anti-monotheist struggle are the main roots for a deep musical message of (self-)awakening.

9.What are some of the best shows that you have done with your live bands and also how would you describe your stage performance?
I remember we had great shows with Impaled Nazarene, Proclamation, Diocletian and Archgoat in 2013. We had a crowd of crazy maniacs under the stage with all the aggression and “mosh” violence that fits perfectly in a bestial metal show. Also I remember with great pleasure the live we did in Austria in 2012 (I guess) with our friends Abhorrot and Bestial Raids and Truppensturm. Not many people there, but great bands, great people and good avenue.
Our stage performance is always focused on bestial destruction and brutality, we do a physical show, but that depends on the crowd also.

10.With ‘Blasphemous Noise Torment’, the band started out as a solo project, what was the decision behind turning it into a full time line up?
When I decided to restart with music in 2009 I felt the need of improve what I did in the past. So first I recorded some new songs with real structure (“Blood Purge” demo cdr) and then I’ve searched for two members to help me playing more complex songs.

11.With ‘Patriarch’ you do everything by yourself, how would you compare working solo to working with a full time band?
With a true band you have always to manage personal issues and sometimes you have to take care of other’s problems and laziness. I hate that side of the thing, but that’s the natural way of being a band. With a one-man project you can do what you want, when you want and how you want. Also I like to play drums even if I’m absolutely not a drummer, so I tried also that way.

12. The Patriarch ep was released on Legion Blotan Records, can you tell us a little bit more about this label?
It’s a Yorkshire based label. George, the man behind it, is really a smart person and it’s really easy to work and trade with him. I like that kind of underground devotion and also I like his bands Sump and White Medal. Themathically Patriarch fits perfectly in Legion Blotan Records’ roster.

13.What are some of the subjects you cover lyrically with ‘Patriarch’?
Mainly I want to attack contemporary anti-male propaganda and gender theory. These are some of the most vicious and dangerous concepts around, in my opinion. So Patriarch is openly a call to old time fatherhood, to natural family structure and manly authority. Most of my lyrics, also for future songs, begin with that kind of point of view, that of a society that is deeply against everything virile and properly manly. So Patriarch is a tool against everything contemporary society wants from men to do and say. For example the song “Macbeth’s cruse” is a song about the tragedy, an allegory on female pernicious way of manipulating man and pushing him to ruin. I think the respect for the woman goes hand in hand with respect for man prerogatives.

14.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your various musical projects by fans of black metal?
With BNT we had a good feedback. We did not much promotion, so we could have got something more, but in these months our second album “Cosmic Reversion” will be out and we do expect some more support worldwide. Doomhammer has a small following here and there, we do no promotion at all, just trades etc. Your review on Patriarch’s demo is the first one so it is too late to say anything. Caostruppen received some good feedback's from South America, USA and some europeans maniacs.

15.Can you tell us a little bit more about the label that you run?
It started some years ago as a demo-label. Now I decided to change the name into something more profound and personal so it will be called from now on: Clan of Exclusion - war command distribution. I plan to print cd of bands I like and I want to promote and sell. My first release on cd is Comando Praetorio “Divinità Terrifiche”, an impressive debut of apocalyptic black metal from some of italian’s best extreme musicans. In the next days Deathcraft demo will be ready on pro-cd with remastered audio and ferocious artwork. This is a band formed by ex-Demonomancy (Spain) members, so you should expect bestial grind death.
Then I’ll release Volkermord (UK) demo collection and BNT “Cosmic Reversion” on pro-tape. After those, one split cd with two great italian black metal bands is scheduled and then we’ll see. I’ve many ideas but not many really good bands around. If there’s a quality bestial war metal band in search of an album release get in touch.

16.Where do you see yourself heading into musically in the future with your bands and projects?
I want to send a message and I want to speak to devoted underground maniacs. With BNT we would like to play in some european countries, with the other bands I just want to be in contact with more maniacs for trades, concerts etc.

17.What are some of the bands musical styles that have had an influence on you musically?
I’ve been influenced by all extreme metal styles: death, black, thrash and war. Also I’m into classical heavy metal and this reflects on songs structure and riff creation. Some of my all-time favourites are Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Slayer, Angelcorpse, Darkthrone, Diocletian, Akitsa, Bolt Thrower, Discharge and many others.

18.Does Satanism, Occultism or Paganism play any role in your musical projects?
Paganism for sure since I consider myself an Heathen, occultism in some way, always connected with indo-european tradition and esoterism. I don’t give a fuck about supposed chabbalistic esoterism since that it is just an arbitrary and useless teenage-minded creation. It’s just like a cut-and-paste from many real traditions for a one-self wanking. I prefer what comes from archeological studies and ancient myths tales. I am a concrete and scientific mind in the end.

19.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thank you very much for your support and time.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Funerary Bell are a band from Finland that plays a very atmospheric form of occult black metal and this is a review of their 2015 ep "Graveyard Seance" which will be released in April by Saturnal Records.

A very distorted sound starts off the ep before going into more of a melodic direction along with all of the musical instruments having a very powerful sound to them which also leads up to more of a fast and raw black metal sound that also incorporates a great amount of blast beats and growls that are very dark and grim sounding.

You can hear a great amount of thrash metal influences in the guitar riffing along with some high pitched screams being utilized at times and when spoken word parts are utilized they give the music more of a ritualistic feeling and after awhile a small amount of traditional metal melodies can be heard and both of the tracks are long and epic in length and the second track also brings in a small amount of atmospheric synths.

Funerary Bell plays a style of black metal that is very atmospheric, melodic and heavily rooted in the early 90's occult sound but with more of an up to date take on the genre, the production sounds very powerful while the lyrics cover Occultism.

In my opinion Funerary Bell are a very great sounding atmospheric occult black metal band and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this ep. RECOMMENDED TRACK "Afterlife on Earth". 8 out of 10.

Khors are a band from Ukraine that has been featured before in this zine and has more of a raw approach to atmospheric pagan/black metal on this recording and this is a review of their 2006 album "Cold" which will be re-issue d in March of 2015 by Svarga Music.

A very atmospheric and epic sounding keyboard starts off the album and also mixes in with the heavy black metal riffing that starts to kick in on the recording a few seconds alter along with a great amount of high pitched screams and after awhile the music starts to bring in a decent mixture of both clean and heavy parts.

When solos and leads are utilized they are very dark and melodic sounding and when the music speeds up on some of the tracks they bring in more of a raw style of black metal that also incorporates a great amount of blast beats and the songs also bring in a great mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts.

There are also a few tracks that are very long and epic in length along with some of the guitar riffs also bringing in a small amount of melody at times and as the album progresses elements of pagan folk music can be heard in certain sections of the recording and there is also a a brief instrumental that focuses more on keyboards while the first of the last 2 tracks returns to a black metal sound and they close the album with a keyboard song that utilizes grim black metal whispers

Khors had a very atmospheric and keyboard orientated style of black metal sound on this recording but done with more of a raw approach then what was later to come with future albums where they progresses heavily as musicians, the production sounds very dark and raw while the lyrics cover Paganism, Mysticism, and Space themes.

In my opinion this was a very great sounding recording from Khors and if you are a fan of this band, you should enjoy this re-issue. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Ashes" "Misery" and "Into The Depths of Black hills. 8 out of 10.

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?

INIMICVS: Ophidian Coil was formed in 2013 by XIII.XIII.(now an ex-member) and me, around the middle of that year. The idea was present in a little bit different form in 2009 and through a couple of gradual transformations (in both the musical approach and involvement of other members who are not a part of the band anymore, to a more spiritual/personal upheaval) became the vessel of what it is today known under that name. Now Ophidian Coil order consist of the following devotees:

INIMICVS - Vocals/Guitar
Kozeljnik - Guitar/Bass
Alewar – Drums

Also, I have to point out that I'm very proud of the current line up and individuals whose joined forces now embody Ophidian Coil.

2.So far you have released a promo and an EP, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on both of the recordings?

INIMICVS: I think that musical sound on both releases follows the concept and lyrics as a whole and they are pretty much interconnected, and this was the main aim. Some would maybe say that the sound is made of insane blast beats, gnawing guitars and large range of vocals, which is a shallow take on all that and only a tip of the iceberg that might be too much for a simple human mind to grasp. But to us, it is a lot more. Personally, I would describe it as a sinister and energetic stream of Adversarial impulses and glorification of primeval forces of the Other Side, and at the same time serves as an offering to the above-mentioned.

3.Your lyrics cover some occult and satanic topics, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in these subjects?

INIMICVS: I never shunned to gaze upon and practice different methods from different orders/authors/books, as long as I found them beneficial to my spiritual development. I believe that over the time all these methods can be somehow adapted in a personal way, and I recognize myself as an eternal student which has much more to learn and absorb. In the end, this thorny path that a few of the individuals follow is harsh, dangerous and long journey. It takes a lot of patience and certainly isn’t for everyone, let alone for someone who takes it lightly. Ophidian Coil’s lyrics are a crystal-clear reflection of my involvement in the occult, shaped in a somewhat subjective view, philosophy and experience which is of course based on the Left Hand Path. And not only that, lyrics are also based on every other small element of things that surround us, shallow human nature, dreams, astral plane, even plain philosophical discussions with the like-minded. But, considering that this is the interview about the band and that I already said too much, I’m going to talk specifically about that. I can only say that Ophidian Coil’s goal is to burn down this false cosmic reality and all obstacles with the flame of Satan/Lucifer ( or if you prefer the One With Many Names, acknowledging that all deities throughout the history found in different cultures are linked to the Adversarial personality) and open up the portals to the Unknown and see beyond. To slay the arrogant ego and free the repressed subconsciousness, and thus open up the gateways through which the prime acasual energy of Chaos and Nothingness can freely flow. To achieve the state of self-realization/deification and sovereignty, furthermore leading to a break in the cyclic form of nature and achieving the endless freedom in all forms of life and death.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Ophidian Coil'?

INIMICVS: The term “Ophidian” is used to represent the ancient Serpent, the wisdom-bringer of many religions and cults, whose poison we gladly drink. Also it represents shedding of the human skin (nature), and transforming into something much bigger. “Coil” here can represent many things, from the coiling of the Serpent in various spheres and thus absorbing the knowledge, to the coiled up Serpent ready to attack and spray venom in the face of ignorance. When we formed the band, we felt that this name best represents our ideology and intention.

5.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?

INIMICVS: For now we haven’t had a chance to play live, because our new drummer Alewar is from Spain, and Kozeljnik and I are from Belgrade (Serbia), so that makes it a little difficult. But I have no doubts that some appearance will happen soon. All I can say for now that our stage performance would be highly intense.

6.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?

INIMICVS: For sure, as I already said in the answer above. I still cannot say what future bring, but live appearance is a must and it will happen when the time and energies feel right.

7.The EP was released on Obscure Abhorrence, are you happy with the support they have given you so far?

INIMICVS: When we were searching for a label, I had sent several e-mails to various labels. I was really amazed with Andreas’ quick response and news in e-mail that he wants to release it. We came to agreement quickly. Obscure Abhorrence Productions is a prestigious label with a large amount of releases for first-rate bands, such as Horna, Sargeist, Drowning The Light, Macabre Omen, Acherontas, Dodsferd… And yes, we are more than honored to have signed with them. Andreas did a great job so far and has all my respect as a person and as a professional.

8.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal?

INIMICVS: The feedback has been fairly good on a worldwide level, with positive critics etc. Also, I must say that we are honored to have had a chance for a mastermind such as Honza Kapák (Avenger, Master’s Hammer…) to do a session drums for us on both “Promo 2014” and “Denial | Will | Becoming”. This last release is still fresh, so there is plenty of time for it to be introduced to the audience. Nowadays, bands are popping up everywhere, and over the night they get all this attention, often undeservedly… Somehow I get the feeling that all this sacred art came to some kind of generic form - but that is a topic for some other interview. I can say that I am glad that manifestation of our release left some positive impact on individuals who have Eyes to see and that I highly respect.

9.What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of?

INIMICVS: Alewar is playing in several other projects, which will be revealed to the public soon. Kozeljnik is well known for his band The Stone, which I don’t even have to mention. With their 7th full-length masterpiece “Nekroza”, they once again proved that they are Serbia’s leading force. He is also present in May Result, Kozeljnik (duo with the drummer L.G. also from The Stone/May Result) and Murder. I encourage you to check them all out if you haven’t already. I am also playing live appearances for The Stone (bass) and Kozeljnik (guitar), which both have tours and shows coming soon.

10.When can we expect a full length album and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

INIMICVS: I cannot say anything for the full-length album, but probably in the late 2015 - early 2016. Currently we are working on the split release with Septuagint from Greece, and all our energies are concentrated on that. After that, we have plans for another split, but I cannot reveal anything right now. Musically, Ophidian Coil will evolve more and more with every release, together with its members.

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

INIMICVS: The list is never-ending. From the classic heavy metal, thrash metal, all the way to ambient music. And of course, mainly black metal. Beside the bands that we all like, everyone in the band does listen to a lot of different stuff. Kozeljnik is an old vinyl-maniac, with one of the largest collections that I have ever seen. I am listening not only to metal, but electronic music and various other genres. These days I listen to many bands, Blaze of Perdition, Mortuus, Ofermod, Malign, Akrotheism, Septuagint, a lot of heavy metal, thrash metal… And a lot of Thy Darkened Shade, I must point that out. I am looking forward to the vinyl version of “Liber Lvcifer I: Khem Sedjet” coming out soon.

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

INIMICVS: Thank you for the interview. You can order your copy of “Denial | Will | Becoming” via Obscure Abhorrence Productions (www.obscure-abhorrence.de). We also have a limited batch, so you can order directly through the band.

Terra are a band from the United Kingdom that plays a cascadian influenced form of atmospheric black metal and this is a review of their untitled album which will be released in March by Hibernacula Records.

A very distorted sound starts off the album before adding in heavy riffing and after a minute high pitched black metal screams are added into the music along with some melodic leads and all of the musical instruments have a very powerful sound to them and when the music speeds up it displays more of a raw style of black metal that also utilizes a great amount of blast beats.

All 3 of the tracks are very long and epic in length and also bring in a great mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts and while black metal screams are utilized at times along with a great amount of depressive screams, the music focuses more on the instrumental side and at times atmospheric post black metal elements can be heard in certain sections of the recording and they are usually mixed in with the melodic guitar leads.

Terra creates a very raw and epic style of atmospheric black metal on all 3 of the tracks and they mix in the cascadian elements of the Northwestern black metal scene to make their music sound a lot more creative, the production sounds very heavy and powerful while lyrics are very rarely used.

In my opinion Terra are a very great sounding raw and atmospheric cascadian influenced black metal band and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACK "II", 8 out of 10.

1. For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
MALPHAS: HAGL started up as just an idea late 2010, when I had a lot of very good riffs and melodies I didn't feel like could fit the other bands I played in. In early 2011 I started up creating songs, and contacted Sorath. The only thing I could interest him with was the name of the band, and the songtitle "Askefast". He was very interested, and from that point we were a three piece band. Me and Gheist have been friends for a long time, and it was only natural that he would play drums on the record, as he completely fits this band in all ways.

2. In March you have your first album coming out, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording?
MALPHAS: The sound on the album is very dark, disharmonic and still yet melancholic. We went for a more clean sound as there is a lot of details that I want the listener to pay attention to. This is songs you really have to listen to many times to really catch what's really going on!

3. All of the band members have experience playing in other bands, what are you able to do with this band that you are not able to do with your other groups or projects?
MALPHAS: Since this is a new band, its more easy to make something new, since there are no previous records behind us. Especially since we all wanted to do a so-called slow record that keeps the tempo and yourself down at all times. And on this record, all spoken words are in Norwegian, that's something we all have never done before.

4. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
SORATH: The core of the lyrics is nihilistic darkness; a black mass of suicide, deathglorification and hopelessness, with a strong message that each individual is worthless and doomed from birth.

5. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Hagl'?
MALPHAS: The word 'Hagl' is norwegian for the weather phenomenon hail. I wanted a Norwegian name for the band, and I am fascinated with hailstorms. Hail can be pretty brutal sometimes, and have killed several people.

6. Has the band done any live shows or is this strictly a studio project?
SORATH: We are not entertainers, but when the time is right, we will appear on stage. As of now, despite several offers, we wait...

7. The new album is going to be released on Folter Records a label that has been a part of the underground since the 90's, how did you get in contact with this label?
MALPHAS: I met with Joerg at the Under The Black Sun festival the last summer, where I played with Endezzma and So Much For Nothing. We all had a blast, and when I came back I stayed in touch with him, and told him about this band I had. He was really interested in doing this, and everything has been handled very professionally.

8. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by the black metal fans that have heard it so far?
MALPHAS: We have stayed very low about this, and recently opened a Facebookpage. The feedback has been very good, it seems like many looks forward to give this record a listen. The music takes you back to the old days, with solid melodies and riffs, and when the groove mattered - not how fast a band could play.

9. What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are apart off?
MALPHAS: Endezzma will release a new record(Arcane Abyss) in a few months.
SORATH: We're also working together on the last Beastcraft album (The Infernal Gospels of Primitive DevilWorship) and 10" (Occult Ceremonial Rites), and I've also started preparing the recording of the next Vulture Lord album with Diabolus.

10. Where do you see this band heading into musically during the future?
MALPHAS: We will continue to keep it down, bringing utter darkness to the listener. Expect solid riffs, disharmoy, death chants and a good groove! We have very good ideas and plans for the future.

11. What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
SORATH: All our influences comes from the dark past, the beginning, the filthy purity. As we move through time towards the end, we bring those black decades with us, creating utter darkness. The future lies in the past.

12. How would you describe your views on Occultism?
SORATH: That has been an important part of my life for over 20 years. The search for what lies beyond. The borders I have crossed, the sights I have seen and the borders I have crossed shall remain within my circle and lyrics, but I can say as much, that I am fearless of dying.

13. Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
SORATH: Hail the underground and keep the black flame burning!

Monday, February 23, 2015

This is a review of a split album between the United Kingdom's Torver and Arcane North called "From Moonrise To Moonset" which was released by Blackwood Productions and we will start off the review with Torver a band that plays an atmospheric form of black metal.

A very dark and atmospheric sounding synths starts off their side of the split along with the sounds of nature and after the intro clean singing vocals are added into the music which leads up to more of a black metal direction along with some high pitched screams and the mix the clean vocals and atmospheric elements in with the heavier style.

After awhile the music starts to speed up a bit and melodic solos and leads are added onto the recording while the second song brings in more of a fast and raw black metal sound at times along with a small amount of blast beats and after awhile a small amount of spoken word parts are added onto the track which is also very long and epic in length, the production sounds very dark yet powerful at the same time while the lyrics cover dark an ritualistic themes.

In my opinion Torver are a very great sounding atmospheric black metal band and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out their side of the split. RECOMMENDED TRACK "Lunar Ritual" 8 out of 10.

Next up is Arcane North a 1 man band that has been featured before in this zine and plays an atmospheric form of black metal.

A very epic and atmospheric sound starts off his split along with some dark ambient elements and after a minute more of a melodic style of black metal is added onto the recording along with a good mixture of grim and high pitched screams as well as a small amount of clean singing being utilized in certain sections of the recording.

Most of the atmospheric parts get mixed in with both the heavy and melodic parts quite a bit in the songs and at time s the music does speed up at times and also bring in a small amount of blast beats and most of the tracks are very long and epic in length and the songs also mostly stick to mostly a slow or mid paced musical direction and the last track is an instrumental ambient piece, the production sounds very dark while the lyrics cover darkness and nature themes.

In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Arcane North and if you are a fan of atmospheric black metal, you should check out his side of the split. RECOMMENDED TRACK "Cold Lonely Moors".

In conclusion I feel this is a very great sounding split and I would recommend it to all fans of atmospheric black metal. 8 out of 10.

Saturday, February 21, 2015

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the musical project?

Feign is a side project I created in an effort to combine the emotional atmospheric elements of modern black metal with the harsh melodies of oldschool melodeath. I took my two favorite aspects of both styles, and contorted them into something that I thought would be interesting to create. There is other aspects of Feign though, doom influences as well as progressive metal influences. I wanted to create something that wouldn't be afraid to stray from it's core elements, to keep things interesting and fresh for the listener.

2.Recently you have released a demo, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording?

Dark, harsh, but melodic and beautiful as well. Instead of overwhelming hate and anger there is an element of mystery and deep emotion in the sound, something that I don't see as often in more extreme styles of metal, which is why it was something I chose to explore on this demo.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects that you explore with the music?

The lyrical themes of Lost To Eternity generally revolve around space, time, and one man's personal struggle. It follows him through his own world collapsing, and his journey to become part of stars in which he came from. Death, basically.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Feign'?

It was a word that I had heard of, and I thought it sounded very nice. The definition is also very interesting, and resonates well with the lyrical themes and sound of Feign. It means to pretend to be affected by something, a feeling, state or injury.

5.With this musical project you record everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians or do you prefer to be solo?

For now Feign is solo, but I wouldn't mind working with other musicians. It's all about the chemistry, if it works it works. If it doesn't, then it doesn't. I do enjoy working alone for now, though.

6.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?

I think a label could be effective in bringing in more fans and getting the word out there about Feign. I'm not seeking one but I'm also not closed off to one, we'll see what the future brings when I release the debut album.

7.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal?

All positive so far! Everyone seems to be on board with my melodic approach to black metal, which is nice. I think it brings something a bit more fresh to the table, which can be good or bad, depending on the listener. So far so good!

8.Are you also involved with any other musical projects?

I have had many ideas over the past few months, possibly a death metal project, or maybe something more progressive. Who knows. At the moment I work on my solo stuff and Feign, that's about it. My solo work is just under my name (Jacob Lizotte). You can find that by searching on google or youtube, it's mostly thrashy metalcore, it sounds nothing like Feign but I do enjoy creating it! I've released 2 solo albums, and 4 EP's, as well as the demo for Feign.

9.When can we expect a full length album and also where do you see yourself heading into during the future as a musician?

A full-album will be out pretty soon. Whenever I get a chance to write I start working on Feign, it's definitely my next release, probably in the next month or two. So April at the latest! As far as the future goes? I will always be creating music, whether I'm a touring musician or working and playing local shows. I would love to do it for a living, of course. But I'm happy either way. I'm looking to going to school for music production, so that is the most concrete answer at the moment for my future.

10.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

Lately I've been listening to a lot of Allegaeon, Pallbearer, Deafheaven as well as Dark Tranquility. Digging the new Periphery, At The Gates. I'm also a huge fan of Cynic, their latest album was killer! My music can be influenced by many different bands, I typically listen to metal, but sometimes I'll bust out something entirely different. It all depends on the sound I'm going for, and the style I feel like writing in.

11.What are some of your non musical interests?

I love weightlifting, writing, playing video games, I also enjoy hanging out with friends and family! Music has a huge place in my life, but I can't allow it to be my main focus 100% of the time. That's why I have other hobbies and interests, it keeps me from ignoring other aspects of life while also making my music writing fresh and exciting each time I sit down to do it.

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Stay tuned for the debut album! I will be putting in infinitely more time and thought into it, the lyrical concepts and the song structures, making it more dense and more melodic while keeping it heavy. It will blow this demo out of the water! Thank you for the interview!

Friday, February 20, 2015

Infernal Exectator are a band from Singapore that plays a very fast, raw and brutal mixture of war, black and death metal and this is a review of their 2014 album "Ad Infinitum Satanic Adherent" which was released by Dunkelheit Produktionen.

A very epic sounding symphony starts off the album along with some sound effects and demonic voices before going into a very fast, raw and brutal black/war metal direction that utilizes a great amount of blast beats and high pitched screams and after awhile the music starts bringing in a great mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts.

When solos and leads are utilized they are very melodic yet chaotic at the same time and you can also hear a touch of thrash metal in the guitar riffing at times and the riffs also bring in a decent amount of morbid sounding melodies in some of the tracks and as the album progresses more old school death metal elements are added into the raw war/black metal style this band creates with their songs along with all of the musical instruments having a very powerful sound to them and all of the songs stay away from any clean or soft parts to create a very heavy and blasphemous recording.

Infernal Execrator takes the rawest and heaviest elements of war, black and death metal and combine them to create a very unholy and brutal sounding recording, the production sounds very raw yet heavy at the same time while the lyrics cover Anti Religion, Hatred, Execration, Satanism, Occultism and Paganism themes.

In my opinion Infernal Execrator are a very great sounding fast, raw and brutal mixture of war, black and death metal and if you are a fan of those musical genres, you should check out this band. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Baphometerror Invocation" "Iblissupremacy Devine Desimare" "Ad Infinitum Satanic Adherent" and "Expirtate Messiah Supremus". 8/5 out of 10.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Demonic Slaughter are a band from Poland that has been featured before in this zine and plays a very raw, melodic and satanic form of black metal and this is a review of their 2014 album "Haunted" which was released by Pagan Records.

A very dark ambient sounding intro starts off the album giving the recording a ritualistic feeling and after the intro the music starts going for more of a raw black metal sound which also uses melodic leads at times as well as a great amount of grim screams which also use a small amount of spoken word parts and a touch of melody on one of the later tracks and all of the musical instruments have a very powerful sound to them.

Throughout the recording there is a great amount of melodic riffing along with a decent mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts that also utilize a great amount of blast beats and while the music does have its old school roots the production gives the songs more of a modern day feeling and the music can also get very atmospheric at time s with the melodies that come out of the guitars and there are also a few tracks that are very long and epic in length and on the last track a good amount of keys are added into the music and the song is all instrumental and epic sounding.

Demonic Slaughter creates a black metal album that is very atmospheric,l raw and melodic bringing in some Norwegian influences of the 90's but also mixing it with a more modern occult sound to create the musical style that is presented on the recording, the production sounds very professional while the lyrics are mostly written in English along with a couple in Polish and they cover Satanism, Occultism, Evil, Death and Destruction.

In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Demonic Slaughter and if you are a fan of raw, melodic, atmospheric, satanic and occult black metal, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Mystic Rites" "Haunted" "Madness And Astral Emanations" and "Death's Creek". 8 out of 10.

Ophidian Coil are a band from Serbia that plays a very raw, melodic, and satanic form of black metal and this is a review of their 2015 ep "Denial | Well | Becoming" which was released by Obscure Abhorrence Productions.

A very dark and ritualistic intro starts off the ep along with some organs and after the intro the music goes for more of a raw black metal direction along with some blast beats as well as a good mixture of grim and high pitched screams and the music also incorporates a decent amount of melody and also brings in a small amount of growls and melodic ritualistic chants at times.

There is a good mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts present throughout the recording and the riffs also bring in a 90's black metal feeling at times and all of the musical instruments have a very powerful sound to them and when guitar solos and leads are utilized they are in a very dark and melodic musical direction and on some of the tracks the guitars add in a slight thrash influence and one of the alter tracks also adds in a few seconds of angry shouts.

Ophidian Coil plays a style of black metal that is very fast, raw and grim sounding while also displaying a decent amount of melody at times, the production sounds very powerful while the lyrics cover Satanism, Occultism and Death themes.

In my opinion Ophidian Coil are a very great sounding raw, and melodic satanic black metal b and and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this recording. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Gloria In Deo" and 'Thousand Voices Of the Devil's Call". 8 out of 10.

Commando Praetorio are a band from Italy that plays an apocalyptic, nihilistic and sinister from of black metal and this is a review of their 2014 ep "Divinila Terrifiche" which was released by War Command Distribution.

A very epic and atmospheric synth sound starts off the ep giving the music a classical feeling and after a couple of minutes the music starts to speed up and go into more of a raw black metal direction along with some blast beats and grim screams and the music has a 90's Eastern European feeling to it.

All 3 of the tracks are very long and epic in length and the songs also bring in a great mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts and there is also a brief use of spoken word parts being utilized on this recording and at times the vocals bring in deep vocals that also gives the music more of a darker atmosphere and the songs also bring in a good mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts.

Commando Praetorio plays a style of black metal that is very raw, atmospheric and old school in the 90's tradition while also being very epic at the same time, the production sounds very raw and old school while the lyrics cover spiritual transcendence through harsh discipline.

In my opinion Commando Praetorio are a very great sounding raw and epic black metal band and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this ep. RECOMMENDED TRACK "Samsara". 8/5 out of 10.

Patriarch are a 1 man band from Italy that plays a very raw mixture of punk and black metal and this is a review of his 2014 demo "Tyrant In The North" which was released by Legion Blotan Records.

A very distorted amp sound starts off the demo before going into more of a raw black metal direction along with some grim screams and after awhile punk influenced melodic guitar leads and riffs are added into the music and a later t rack also shows a brief use of guitar orientated drones and noises.

Most of the music sticks to a raw or mid paced musical direction along with a good mixture of 80's punk and 90's black metal being mixed together and the songs also have an early Polish style of black/pagan metal feeling to them at times which also bring s in more epic elements onto the demo and all of the musical instruments have a very powerful sound to them.

Patriarch takes a very raw style of black metal and mixes in some early 80's hardcore punk influences to create a sound of his own while also still having a very raw and necro feeling, the production sound s very raw and old school while the lyrics cover dark and poetic themes.

In my opinion Patriarch are a very great sounding raw mixture of black metal and punk and if you are a fan of those musical genres, you should check out this demo. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Macbeth's Curse" and "Derive". 8 out of 10.

Blasphemous Noise Torment are a band from Italy that plays a very raw mixture of black, war and death metal and this is a review of their 2011 album "Ancient Insignias" which was released by Supremacy Through Torment.

A very distorted sounding intro starts off the album along with some war marches and after the intro the music starts bringing in more of a raw and old school black metal sound along with some grim screams and a heavy death metal influence and a great portion of the tracks are very long and epic in length.

There is a great mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts along with a great amount of blast beats and the vocals at times also bring in an 80's death metal approach to growls and the faster sections also bring in an early war metal feeling in certain sections of the recording and all of the musical instruments have a very powerful sound to them and when solos and leads are utilized they bring in an early 90's Australian black/war metal feeling to the songs they are used on ad the whole album sticks to a very heavy direction form beginning to end.

Blasphemous Noise Torment goes back to the 90's era of black, death and war metal and combines them together along with a great amount of raw aggression and a good doses of thrash influences to create some very fast, heavy and chaotic music, the production sounds very heavy, raw and old school while the lyrics cover War, Ariosophy, Violence, and Might.

In my opinion Blasphemous Noise Torment are a very great sounding raw and heavy mixture of war, black, and death metal and if you are a fan of those musical genres, you should check out this band. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Spartan Justice" "Superion War Assault" and "Primitive Blood". 8 out of 10.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Edenkaiser are a band from Spain that has been featured before in this zine and plays a raw and old school form of black metal and this is a review of their 2015 album "Dominum Ex Mortis" which was released by Black Steel Music.

A very dark sounding intro with nature sounds starts off the album along with some clean guitars a few seconds later as well as some melodic guitar leads which are also used on a regular basis throughout the recording and after the intro the music goes into more of a raw black metal direction that utilizes a great amount of blast beats.

Vocals use a great mixture of high pitched screams and demonic growls and the songs also bring in a great mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts and the sounds that where on the intro also make a return in certain sections of the recording while one of the later tracks also brings in a few seconds of battle samples and the music also brings in more of an old school and traditional style of black metal onto the songs and some of the later tracks bring in a brief use of melodic Gregorian chants briefly while the heavier parts bring in an influence of thrash, back up gang shouts and riffs that also utilize a small amount of melody.

Edenkaiser plays a style of black metal that is very raw and old school sounding while also adding in a touch of death and thrash metal, the production sound s very raw and heavy while the lyrics cover Satanism, Occult, Conspiracy, War and Nihilism themes.

In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Edenkaiser and if you are a fan of raw and old school black metal, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Black Steel Legions" "The Witch And The Beast" and "Oblivion Remains". 8 out of 10.